Muzdalifah, Mecca

Name: Muzdalifah
Address: Mecca, Saudi Arabia

#19 among attractions in Mecca

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Muzdalifah is an open and level area near Mecca in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia that is associated with the Ḥajj. It lies just southeast of Mina, on the route between Mina and Arafat. ()

Local name: مزدلفة Coordinates: 21°23'33"N, 39°56'16"E

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Muzdalifah – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hira, Mount Arafat, Jabal al-Nour, Bay'ah Mosque.

6.8 miNW
Nature, Cave, Natural attraction
Hira, Mecca
173 min walk • Nestled amidst the rugged mountains surrounding the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, lies the ancient Cave of Hira. This modest cave, a place of immense spiritual significance, is where the Prophet Muhammad is said to have received the first revelations of the Quran...
4 miSE
Granite hill and Muslim pilgrimage site
Mount Arafat, Mecca
101 min walk • Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal Arafat, is a granite hill located in the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It stands about 70 meters high and is a significant site for Islamic pilgrims during the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage that is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims.
6.7 miNW
Mountain for hiking to a famous cave
Jabal al-Nour, Mecca
172 min walk • Jabal al-Nour, translating to "Mountain of Light," is a significant peak located in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This granite hill, standing modestly at about 640 meters (2,100 feet) tall, is renowned for housing the Hira cave where Prophet Muhammad is said...
5 miNW
Mosque
Bay'ah Mosque, Mecca
129 min walk • The Bay'ah Mosque, also known as Masjid al-Bay'ah, is a site of historical significance nestled in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This mosque is not just a place of worship but a testament to a pivotal moment in Islamic history.
4.6 miNW
Bridge
Jamaraat Bridge, Mecca
118 min walk • The Jamaraat Bridge is a crucial structure located in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, serving as an integral part of the Hajj pilgrimage. This multi-level pedestrian bridge is designed to facilitate the ritual of the Stoning of the Devil, one of the final acts of...
3.4 miW
21°23'28"N • 39°53'5"E
Makkah Mall, Mecca
88 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
4.6 miNW
Memorial
Stoning of the Devil, Mecca
118 min walk • The Stoning of the Devil is part of the annual Islamic Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. During the ritual, Muslim pilgrims throw pebbles at three walls, called jamarāt, in the city of Mina just east of Mecca. It is one of a series of ritual acts that must be performed in the Hajj.
3.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Mina, Mecca
82 min walk • Mina, also transliterated as Muna, and commonly known as the "City of Tents" is a valley and neighborhood located in the Masha'er district in the Makkah Province of Saudi Arabia, 8 kilometres southeast of the city of Mecca, covering an area of approximately 20 km².
6.3 miNW
Cemetery
Al-Adl cemetery, Mecca
161 min walk • The al-Adl cemetery is one of the earliest and largest resting places in Mecca. It is also the second largest cemetery in the city.
4.6 miS
Universities and schools
Umm al-Qura University, Mecca
117 min walk • Umm Al-Qura University is a public university in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The university was established as the College of Sharia in 1949 before being joined by new colleges and renamed as Umm Al-Qura by royal decree in 1981.